Multipurpose Stemware Holder Tray Having A Universal Thumb Grip

Abstract

A tray or platform for carrying stemmed containers. The invention further relates to a multipurpose stemware holder tray for holding, stabilizing and carrying filled stemmed glasses or stemmed containers in an upright position. The invention furthermore relates to a multipurpose stemware holder tray that rests on the palm and forearm of a user in a carrying position that includes a universal thumb grip for securely retaining and controlling stemmed containers and for avoiding spillage and other types of accidents.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A multipurpose stemware holder tray comprising:
 a substantially flat base having a front and back side, a left side and a right side, and having a top and bottom portion;   the outer perimeter of said base including a plurality of slot-accessible circular openings for accepting and retaining stemmed containers;   the base further including an opening that forms a handle disposed substantially at the center thereof for gripping the base with the fingers of the user's hand for added support and stability when carrying the multipurpose stemware holder tray for serving purposes;   the back portion of said base structure adapted to rest on the palm of a user's hand in a stable carrying position; and   the back portion of said base structure further including a universal thumb grip surrounding the handle for added support and stability when carrying items on the tray for transporting or serving purposes.   
     
     
         2 . A multipurpose stemware holder tray according to  claim 1 , wherein the front side is adapted for carrying beverages, stemmed glassware and stemmed containers. 
     
     
         3 . A multipurpose stemware holder tray according to  claim 1 , wherein the backside includes protrusions for facilitating easy and convenient pick up of said tray when stacked or stored on a flat surface. 
     
     
         4 . A multipurpose stemware holder tray according to  claim 1 , wherein the slot-accessible circular openings include rubber coated rims for securely holding and cushioning the bowl or foot of a stemmed wine glass or stemmed container for added stability and control when carrying said items on the tray. 
     
     
         5 . A multipurpose stemware holder tray according to  claim 1 , wherein the backside includes a wrist grip for added stability and control when carrying items on the tray. 
     
     
         6 . A multipurpose stemware holder tray according o  claim 5 , wherein the wrist grip includes rubber like material. 
     
     
         7 . A multipurpose stemware holder tray according to  claim 1 , wherein the handle is covered by a rubber like material or the like for added stability and control when carrying items on the tray. 
     
     
         8 . A multipurpose stemware holder tray according to  claim 1 , wherein the outer perimeter of said base structure accommodates stemmed glassware. 
     
     
         9 . A multipurpose stemware holder tray according to  claim 1 , wherein the universal thumb grip is constructed of a rubber like material. 
     
     
         10 . A multipurpose stemware holder tray according to claim , wherein the backside includes protrusions connected to a rubber coating covering the entire outer rim of the tray.